…in winter weather. After all, no matter how good the car is, if your tires aren't suited for the road conditions, driving on ice and snow can be treacherous. Many drivers have been conditioned over the years to believe the best solution for this issue is to install tire chains. Although chains are still…

…consumers identify and purchase a tire that offered a higher level of traction in harsh winter conditions. Tires were now to be branded with the mountain/snowflake symbol. In addition to tire chains, winter / snow tires meeting this performance standard are considered traction devices, allowing drivers…

…When removing chains, drive beyond the signs reading "End Chain Control" to a pull-off area where you can safely remove them. While it sounds like snowchains are considered a last resort for when the conditions get really bad, preparation before driving into snow country in winter is important because…